Charles Henry Loomis

Charles Henry Loomis (know best as "Henry), 96 of Vermilion, died Friday, January 23, 2004 at his home after a short illness. He was born July 9, 1907, on the family farm near Bowling Green, Ohio. His family later moved to Scotch Ridge, Ohio, and on to Perry, Michigan where he graduated from Perry High School. He attended Hiram College and graduated in 1928 with a BA degree in mathematics before entering the manager training program with the SS Kresge Company. After several management assignments with Kresge stores in Ohio, New York and Michigan, he opened a Ben Franklin store in Avon Lake. Five years later he sold the Avon Lake store and opened a Ben Franklin store in Vermilion. In 1973, he sold the Vermilion store and retired. Henry was a Lieutenant in the Supply Corp of the US Navy during WW II from 1943-1946. He was a member of Vermilion Rotary and Chamber of Commerce and had been president of both organizations. He was also a member of the Vermilion American Legion; had previously been a Vermilion Councilman; participated in the Lorain County Senior Citizens group and Senior Citizens Income Tax Program. He and his wife, Ruth, attended the Vermilion United Church of Christ Congregational. Henry loved reading and gardening. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Ruth (nee McMahon); a daughter, Donzy Brinkert of Grand Haven, MI, 2 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 3 step-great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles Clarence and Fai Della (nee Donzy) Loomis, his first wife of 27 years, Ada Marie (nee Barnes), a brother, Ralph and sister, Elizabeth. Friends may call Tuesday, January 27, 2004 from 9-11 am at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio, where services will be held at 11 am. Interment will follow in the family plot in Bowling Green, Ohio.